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Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Recipe

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta Recipe
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A delightful and creamy Chicken Mozzarella Pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained with 2 tablespoons oil reserved
  • Small amount of olive oil, if necessary, for cooking chicken
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season chicken
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

For the Pasta:

  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces Farfalle pasta
  • 1 tablespoon basil (more if using fresh basil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water, or more
  • Salt, to taste
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and chop them into smaller pieces. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the oil for sautéing.
  2. Cook Chicken: Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sauté in reserved oil until cooked through. Cut into bite-size pieces.
  3. Cook Pasta: Cook Farfalle according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  4. Make Sauce: In the skillet, combine sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, half and half, and mozzarella. Stir until cheese melts, forming a creamy sauce.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Mix in basil, red pepper flakes, and bacon. Thin the sauce with pasta water as needed.
  6. Finish and Serve: Season with salt, simmer for 5 minutes, and garnish with basil and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

  • You can add more fresh basil for extra flavor.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
  • Be cautious with adding pasta water to control the sauce consistency.

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Keywords: Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, Creamy Pasta Recipe, Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

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